Weekly Market Activity Report
For Week Ending January 3, 2026 (Data current as of January 12, 2026)
Weekly market activity data and reports are provided by ShowingTime, and updated on Mondays by 2 pm, once received. Exceptions are on Monday holidays when data/reports are unavailable until the following day.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) forecasts a 14% increase in existing-home sales in 2026, alongside a 5% rise in new-home sales. These gains are being fueled by steady job growth, softening mortgage rates, and improving overall market conditions. Home prices are projected to grow 4% this year, reflecting sustained demand and ongoing inventory constraints.
Charlotte Region
The Charlotte region, for the week ending January 3:
- New Listings decreased 5.6% to 573
- Pending Sales increased 0.6% to 514
- Inventory increased 19.2% to 10,632
For the month of December:
• Median Sales Price increased 3.9% to $400,000
• List to Close increased 10.5% to 105
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.1% to 94.2%
• Months Supply of Homes for Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8
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Asheville Region
In the Asheville region, for the week ending January 3:
- New Listings decreased 31.9% to 113
- Pending Sales increased 14.7% to 117
- Inventory increased 38.1% to 4,234
For the month of December:
• Median Sales Price decreased 2.4% to $415,000
• List to Close increased 7.3% to 118
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.2% to 91.3%
• Months Supply of Homes for Sale increased 26.3% to 4.8
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Catawba Valley region
In the Catawba region, for the week ending January 3:
- New Listings decreased 11.1% to 64
- Pending Sales increased 17.0% to 62
- Inventory increased 10.4% to 1,159
For the month of December:
• Median Sales Price increased 11.9% to $315,000
• List to Close increased 8.5% to 102
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.2% to 93.0%
• Months Supply of Inventory increased 3.3% to 3.1